River was my classmate, he was very inclusive and a great footy player. I miss him and wish he was still here. I'm taking part in River's Race to raise funds for Children's Cancer Institute
River's Race is a community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG/DIPG.
River was an exceptional kid who should have had the chance to grow up and live a big and beautiful life. Devastatingly, River was diagnosed with DMG and passed away less than 3 weeks after his diagnosis on his 8th birthday.
DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months.
While there is no cure for DMG/DIPG, Children's Cancer Institute are making major inroads. For the first time ever, there is hope on the horizon for the families of children diagnosed with this disease. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG/DIPG.
Please share River’s story and DONATE today!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Marnie Snowball
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Cam , Ange , Harry , Clemmie And Bob Dog.
Axel excellent job here mate you have now reached your goal!! Well done!!!
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Andrew Mcmanus
Good onya Axel
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Nanna Netts & Opa
Well done Axel, we’re glad you’re contributing to this challenge and sorry you lost your friend
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Douglas Joyce
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Stone Family
Well done Axel, what a beautiful way to honour and remember your friend. Xx
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Anonymous
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Harry And Clementine
Axel - you are simply the best and we are so proud of you ♥️♥️♥️ Ange, Cam, Harry and Clemmie xx
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Edh
People often think their actions are too small to create big change - but watch any time-travel movie and you’ll see what a foolish assumption that is! Well done Axel - a really worthy cause. Good luck for the race!
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John Sadler (sads)
Well done Axel, give it all you’ve got!
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Caratti Family
Amazing Axel! What an amazing friend you are. Such a worth cause. xx
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Pop And Grandma Pearce
We’re very proud of you Axey for helping with such a worthwhile cause, love Pop and Grandma xx
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George Gregory
Amazing job Axel!
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D Mcmanus Fam
Nice work Axel
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Maddy Gillen
Beautiful friend axel ❤️
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Genevieve Gillen
What a lovely friend you are Axel. ❤️
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Kirsty & Rob
Amazing initiative Axel! Good on you xx
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Georgia Reddell
Sorry to hear about your beautiful friend
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Campbell Paterson
Great initiative Axel. So sorry to hear about your friend
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Anonymous
Well done Axel x
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Jamie Ridderhof
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Darcy Edwards
Good work, Axel. Sorry to hear about you friend.
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Y, J, M, H & B King
Beautiful positive way to honour and remember River your great friend Axel, good on you.
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Jordie Grist Legudi
Well done Axel xx
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Jane Capelli
Good work Axel. Friends are the most precious thing in life ❤️
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Craig Cowdrey
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Colene Pullinger And Phil Pullinger
Hi Axel. Hope this helps you reach your goal.😊😊
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John & Sarah Zimmermann
Love for a friend endures forever
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Andrew Pullinger
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Greg & Kate
Such a great cause. Good luck with the run! 💙
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Briohny Mcmanus
Axel we love you. Raising awareness and fundraising for your friend River is a wonderful contribution !
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Jess Murray
All the best on your 5km walk. I’m sure River will be watching over you buddy x
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Ivana Pearce
Love mum xx
You smashed your goal Axel, well done. What a beautiful way to honour your friend River x